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Rising
Summary
Rising is a 2023 archival ink print on Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, sized 32 x 40 inches (81 x 102 cm) in an edition of 350. Embossed, signed, and numbered, it is one of the largest-format and most widely issued pieces in this group, delivering Faile's imagery at wall-commanding scale on premium archival stock.
Why It Matters
Rising pairs a substantial format with a larger edition, making an impactful, gallery-scale Faile work broadly accessible. The archival cotton rag support and embossing keep it firmly within the studio's quality-editioned output, while the size gives it presence that smaller block prints cannot match.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 350 signals wider availability, so condition and completeness of the signature, number, and emboss are the differentiators. Collectors drawn to scale will value the 32 x 40 inch format. As a larger run, Rising is best viewed as an accessible statement piece rather than a scarcity play.
Historical Context
Faile's move from street posters to gallery practice included increasingly ambitious formats. Rising reflects that scale ambition in editioned form, translating the studio's layered iconography onto large archival sheets. The 2023 dating places it among their recent, format-forward releases.
FAQ
How large is Rising?
It measures 32 x 40 inches (81 x 102 cm), one of the larger formats in this group.
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 350.
What paper is used?
Entrada 290gsm cotton rag, printed with archival ink.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is embossed, signed, and numbered FAILE 2023.
About the Artist
FAILE is a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration founded in 1999 by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Known for a distinctive collage aesthetic that blends comic-book imagery, pulp advertising, religious iconography, and street-poster typography, FAILE built its reputation through wheat-pasted works and stencils in cities worldwide. The duo is celebrated for reviving printmaking and woodblock techniques, and for immersive installations such as their prayer-wheel and temple environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including projects with the New York City Ballet, bridging street practice and fine-art institutions.
Collecting Faile at Gauntlet Gallery
Which FAILE works are best to collect?
FAILE's signed, numbered silkscreen editions and their hand-finished wood and mixed-media pieces are the core of the market. Screenprints from their studio releases offer an accessible entry, while unique wooden "blocks" and painted works sit at the higher end. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with strong color registration.
How is a FAILE piece authenticated?
We sell FAILE works with documented studio provenance, backed by the edition's signature and numbering. Every piece is photographed as-is, including the signature, edition number, and any studio markings, so you can confirm details before purchase.
What makes one FAILE piece worth more?
Edition size, medium (unique wood pieces over open prints), iconic imagery, condition, and provenance from a known release all drive value. Hand-embellished and one-of-a-kind works consistently outperform standard editioned prints.